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Event:
Conquest XIII: Busch v Pelican
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Byrd tries for a takedown but Pravda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Byrd tries to clinch up but Pravda circles away and keeps his distance.
Pravda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
Pravda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Byrd tries to clinch but Pravda is having none of it.
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Byrd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pravda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pravda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pravda.
Pravda lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Pravda.
Our sources have told us that Byrd has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Byrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pravda.#TD2#
Pravda wants the takedown. Byrd is fighting it off but Pravda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Byrd's guard against the cage.#T1#
Byrd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Byrd has momentary wrist control but Pravda slips an elbow through the middle.
Byrd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pravda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Byrd wants to get back to his feet but Pravda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pravda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Byrd covers up, he's hurt! Pravda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pravda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pravda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Pravda!
In his post fight interview, Volodymyr Pravda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Wong clinches with his opponent.
Byrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byrd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wong.
Byrd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wong. #CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Byrd has been cut.
Byrd takes an elbow to the temple.
Wong lands a nice elbow.
Byrd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong lands an elbow just above Byrd 's eye.
Wong lands an elbow just above Byrd 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd is trying to maintain a safe position but Wong gets an underhook and turns Byrd into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrd. #TD#
Byrd jumps guard and drags Wong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Byrd working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
Byrd thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Wong prevents Byrd from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Byrd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong won't allow Byrd to get back to his feet.
Wong is stalling in the full guard.
Byrd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Byrd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd is looking to stand up but Wong isn't so interested in that idea.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
Wong stops Byrd from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd tries to clinch but Wong is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Wong moves into the clinch.
Byrd wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.
Byrd takes an elbow to the temple.
Byrd is trying to break the clinch but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wong.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Byrd shrugs off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byrd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Byrd is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Byrd's defenses.
Byrd can't break the clinch.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Byrd wants to break free but Wong has control.
Byrd looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrd wants to break free but Wong has control.
Byrd is breathing heavily.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Wong lands an elbow that stopped Byrd in his tracks for a moment.
Wong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Byrd is rocked!
Byrd tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
Oh Byrd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Byrd's defenses.
Wong lands an elbow that stopped Byrd in his tracks for a moment.
Wong creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Byrd! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Wong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Wong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Byrd rushes Petersen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Petersen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Petersen clinches up with Byrd and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Petersen has picked Byrd up - he's going for a ride! Petersen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Byrd has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Petersen is on him like a limpet, forcing Byrd back against the cage.
Petersen takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen keeps control of Byrd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Petersen lands a takedown into guard.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Byrd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petersen is controlling him.
Petersen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Byrd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byrd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2#
Petersen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Byrd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petersen has Byrd in his guard.#REVR#
Petersen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Byrd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byrd is aware though and is defending well.
Byrd tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Petersen has his foot on Byrd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byrd works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Byrd wants to stand but Petersen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully. #T2#
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Byrd pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen trying to hold on to Byrd's head to control him but Byrd postures up.
It looks like Byrd is going to stand back up.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Byrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Byrd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Byrd moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byrd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Byrd is trying to stand.
Byrd is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byrd wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Byrd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Byrd sees it coming and defends easily.
Byrd is looking to escape.
Petersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byrd's head.
Petersen stops Byrd from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Byrd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Byrd is breathing heavily.
Petersen shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Petersen gets caught napping as Byrd dives in and scores a takedown. Petersen manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Byrd connects with a couple of short punches.
Byrd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byrd defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Byrd dominated that round.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen throws a series of punches but Byrd moves out of range. #CL#
Byrd closes the distance and pushes Petersen back into the cage.
Petersen has Byrd pressed against the cage, preventing Byrd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Byrd is fighting off a takedown attempt but Petersen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Byrd to the mat. Byrd regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Petersen trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?
Byrd trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Petersen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Byrd has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Petersen is looking to defend but Byrd has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Petersen! Byrd pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Petersen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Byrd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Byrd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byrd falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Hills counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hills changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Byrd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch but Hills swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hills.
Byrd has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Hills counters by clinching up.
Byrd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byrd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byrd misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hills stalling against the cage.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Hills should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Come on Byrd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Hills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hills blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Hills fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Byrd sprawls well initially but Hills persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hills seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Byrd is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Hills!
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